Frankie Simons
Council: Waltham Forest
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee met on 8 April 2026 to discuss the proposed acquisition of new build homes at Fellowship Square and to review the committee's scrutiny report. The committee did not make any formal recommendations regarding the acquisition but discussed concerns about build quality and anti-social behaviour.
Gambling Act Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Gambling Act Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, to consider an application for an adult gaming centre premises licence for Merkur Slots at 220 Hoe Street, Walthamstow. After hearing submissions from the applicant, local councillors, and various council departments, the Sub-Committee determined to reject the application.
Pension Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and governance matters relating to the council's pension fund. Key topics included updates on the London CIV, the fund's business plan, funding strategy, and investment strategy, alongside reports on training and administration services.
Executive Decision - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Executive Decision meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March 2026, was set to consider a contract variation for the construction of a High Needs Centre and Family Resilience Centre. This meeting was not open to the public.
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to review progress on the council's digital transformation in housing services, examine the borough's five-year housing land supply, and discuss the committee's ongoing scrutiny work. The meeting also included updates on specific housing initiatives and a review of the council's planning performance.
Decisions from Meetings
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Minutes of the Council meeting held on 24th April 2025
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
The Council of Waltham Forest approved the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 24th April 2025. The Council also declared a Nature Emergency and resolved to convene residents and local partners to accelerate collective action, mainstream nature recovery considerations in Council decision making, and embed nature recovery as a strategic priority in planning and design guidelines for new developments. The Council further approved the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028. Finally, the Council re-appointed Cllr John Moss, Cllr Terry Wheeler, and Colette McCann as trustees for the Walthamstow & Chingford Almshouse Charity.
Recommendations Approved
Scheme of delegation
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
The Council of Waltham Forest Council on 22 May 2025 agreed to delegate non-executive functions to officers as set out in the Council's Constitution and the General Scheme of Delegation. They also agreed that officers with delegated powers can further delegate these powers and that the Director of Governance and Law will make the necessary changes to the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of representatives to outside bodies for 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Leader's report
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Mayor
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
...to elect Councillor Tony Bell as the Mayor of the London Borough of Waltham Forest and to thank Councillor Sharon Waldron for her service as Mayor during the previous year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 224
Average per Month: 4.3
Decisions Recorded: 98 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.